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In 1980, Al Pacino worked on a controversial film and donated his entire paycheck

Times of India - Entertainment ·
In 1980, Al Pacino worked on a controversial film and donated his entire paycheck

In a bold move, Al Pacino announced that he donated his full paycheck from the polarizing 1980 film 'Cruising', placing the considerable amount into an irrevocable trust fund post-release.

Acknowledging the film’s harmful representation of the LGBTQ+ community in New York, he aimed to derive a positive legacy from this challenging experience.

Additionally, the film's director later recognized shortcomings in the movie's narrative.

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